ENGOMA ENTEERA:
Classical Music from Uganda
Sylvia Nannyonga-Tamusuza
Ethnomusicologist
Justinian Tamusuza
Composer
Na'Zir McFadden
Conductor
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In 2023/2024, we will be joined by the husband-wife team of composer Justinian Tamusuza and leading African ethnomusicologist, Sylvia Nannyonga-Tamusuza who will share a cross-continental, virtual/live composer residency from Uganda, prior to visiting Philadelphia in June 2024. Justinian was trained in both Kiganda folk music and Western classical music, receiving his doctoral degree in composition at Northwestern University. He will compose several new pieces for Orchestra 2001’s musicians, using extended instrumental techniques, microtones, and polyrhythms that marry contemporary classical music and traditional Kiganda folk music.
Audio Sample of an Endingidi Trio by Justinian Tamusuza’s Former Students
Stay Tuned for Additional Events in April, May and June!
*Programs subject to change
Thursday, May 30, 2024; 5:00-6:00 pm: Free
Renate's Kitchen – Porch Terrace | 3940 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia 19104
Mu Kkubo Ery 'Omusaalaba (1991) for string quartet
Thursday, June 6, 2024; 5:00-7:00 pm; Free
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll | Corner of 44th Street & Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia 19104
Okukoowoola Kw'Ekkondeere for solo horn
Engoma Enteera for solo timpani
Friday, June 14, 2024; 7:30 pm; Tickets available now!
Na'Zir McFadden, conductor
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul | 1723 Race Str, Phila 19103 (18th & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, east side of Logan Square)
Engoma Enteera for solo timpani
Tumutendereze Kabaka Nannyinimu (2024, Premiere) for antiphonal bugles, chimes, organ, brass choir, and drums
Mu Kkubo Ery 'Omusaalaba (1991, rev. 2023) for string orchestra
Abaafa Luli for woodwind quintet
Baakisimba Zitujja (2023) for prepared harp, marimba, maracas, ankle bells, pitched drums, and hand clapping
Katonde Yebale (2006) for violin, marimba, maracas, percussion, electric bass guitar, and organ
Past Events
Thursday, September 14, 2023; 7:30 pm
Calvary Center for Culture and Community
801 South 48th Street, Philadelphia 19143 (48th and Baltimore Avenue, West Philadelphia)
Mu Kkubo Ery 'Omusaalaba for string orchestra
Abaana Bange for soprano sax, marimba, and electric guitar
Baakisimba Zitujja (2023, Premiere) for prepared harp, marimba, maracas, ankle bells, clapping, and pitched drums
Saturday, April 20, 2024; 12:00 noon-1:00 pm; Free!
Bartrams Gardens Springfest | 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia 19143
Mu Kkubo Ery' Omusaalaba for string quartet
ENGOMA ENTEERA has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.
